luxury architect houses for sale Heredia, Costa Rica

Contemporary living at its best. This Escazú hideaway is an architectural gem meticulously designed by Ronald Zurcher and custom built for luxury living and entertainment in a privileged location, with spectacular mountain and Central Valley views throughout the home. Highlights of the residence include high ceilings with large open spaces and gleaming hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, a multi-level distribution with elevator, and a purposeful combination of independent infrastructure and triple security to ensure uninterrupted comfort and privacy. Casa Lumiere boasts multiple private and open terraces, a spacious outdoor area with pool/spa and manicured gardens on a large 4800m2 property, with an added option for additional land.The main entrance of Casa Lumiere opens onto a foyer and large terrace living and entertainment area, with majestic westward views to the hills of Escazú. The social areas on this main level include a TV-Cinema room, a large open terrace living area and a grand living room with wet bar that leads to the formal dining room. Built to entertain, this level of Casa Lumiere also boasts the grand kitchen, a fully equipped preparation and entertainment area with custom-built stainless steel furniture, a two-level central kitchen island, an informal breakfast area and large sunbathed windows with garden views.The private area of Casa Lumiere is located on the top floor, including three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the master suite. The Casa Lumiere master suite boasts a master bathroom with a stunning tub and independent shower, two office areas, and the meticulously crafted private bedroom with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and electric curtains, a private terrace, and panoramic mountain and city views. All total Casa Lumiere offers six bedrooms with five bathrooms and a guest bathroom. Marble steps lead down to the lower level of the home and the inviting Infinity pool, the perfect spot for sunset drinks or outdoor entertaining. This area includes changing rooms for the pool area as well as a full bathroom, an entertainment room, and pathway access and views of the manicured garden are with mature palm trees and plants. Casa Lumiere was conceived and built as a secure villa with it’s own electrical power plant, intelligent electrical cabling system, an independent water well and filtration system, and all the comfort and perks of luxury living in the tropics. The property offers propane gas supply for all water heaters, BBQ area, and pool heating, as well as a full treatment plant for it’s own private septic tank system. This extraordinary property includes parking for 22 cars plus a full garage for 5 cars, a full service area with full staff quarters (3 bedrooms) and laundry room. Casa Lumiere stands out as one of San José's finest contemporary estates.

Grand spanish colonial luxury in Escazú. Casa Convento is an independent multi-level home designed by renowned architect Ronald Zurcher, a masterful blend of indoor comfort and outdoor living. Careful materials selection create an inviting atmosphere throughout the home, characterized by Guatemalan hardwood floors, exposed brick areas, natural stone, blended arches and arcades, and high vaulted ceilings. The 3,000m2 property offers lush garden areas that also include a custom shaped swimming pool, outdoor terraces, balconies and decks, mountain and city views of Escazú. The Casa Convento property greets visitors with lush gardens and an impressive stone driveway that guides through the gently hilled terrain and to a grand plaza. The stone area resembles San José’s old walkways and leads up to the covered entrance. Here, a double-wide half-arch wooden door with iron detailing opens up to the foyer and the home’s mid-level. Vaulted ceilings and custom lighting provide a perfect frame for the receiving hall and hanging ivy staircase, one of the many examples of Casa Convento’s fresh atmosphere. To the right, an exposed brick wall leads to the gated wine cellar.The formal area of Casa Convento is welcoming and elegant, with wide windows, integrated areas and meticulously detailed old-world wooden columns. Forward through a delicate brick arch with wooden sliding doors, the semi-integrated dining and living room can be used as a larger space for social events. This area boasts a corner chimney, built-in bar, high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, and natural ventilation and light from the wood and glass sliding doors to the terrace. Casa Convento’s social area includes a large terrace with detailed wood columns and great views of the gardens, pool, and nearby mountains. garden and valley views. This terrace, and other balconies and terraces throughout the home, offer a ideal spaces to share and entertain with an outdoor feel. Next to the formal dining room, Casa Convento’s kitchen offers ample spacing and state of the art finishes. The kitchen boasts custom ceiling details with exposed wooden beams, stone detailing, professional Frigidaire and Kenmore appliances, a central kitchen island, and a large walk-in pantry for plenty of storage. This area also includes an informal breakfast area with sliding wood and glass doors that open onto the terrace and backyard views.The upper level of Casa Convento, the private area, offers a central family area and TV room. Two large bedrooms with walk-in closets and a shared bathroom complete the first section, with a master bedroom . The next bedroom also has wide windows and has its own private bathroom and a closet. The floors in this area made out of wood and the bathroom counters from Doninelli marble. Casa Convento’s master suite is a flawless combination of wide windows and luxurious details, boasting a double bathroom with Montemarmol marble counters and a balcony that gazes over a wonderful mountain view. The final touch of the master suite is the exquisite electrical black out for uninterrupted dreams. Down a winding staircase, Casa Convento hosts a private apartment in its lower level with it’s own private bathroom and a predesigned area for a kitchen. The living and dining rooms connect with the extensive and gentle gardens of the property as well as the swimming pool. Beyond the two sliding doors and the tranquility and calming atmosphere the garden has to offer, a wooden deck invites Casa Convento’s guests to practice Yoga or drink coffee while the children slide down the playground. The maid's room next to the kitchen has a private bathroom. On the middle level of the house, the home-office can easily remodeled into a bedroom since the nearby guest bathroom includes a shower. The house also offers two storage rooms, closets in the garage and an enclosed pet area in the yard.

Luxury mountainside living in an independent property with quick access to Santa Ana and Escazú. Casa El Pazo offers a fresh natural environment with meticulous finishes that include wood beams in triple-height ceilings. The multilevel home enjoys nature and mountain views with expansive windows and balconies throughout the home. Designed by renowned artists Jorge Muñoz and Zurcher, Casa Paseo de la Loma boasts a heated pool next to a covered terrace, an independent guest bedroom and a wine lover's cellar. Located in Brasil de Mora, the property also includes manicured gardens with tall palm trees, fountains and a soccer field, safely surrounded by an electrified fence. The main gate of Casa El Pazo follows a cobbled driveway bordered by four tall palm trees. Landscaped gardens frame the stone detailing and extensive space around the house. A set of double doors with a stone frame welcomes to a triple-height foyer with wood beams and expansive windows, a perfect introduction to the home. Wide, marble steps guide to one side connecting to the social and kitchen area and in the other direction to the private bedrooms. Directly ahead, Casa El Pazo's living room boasts expansive windows in high ceilings and access to two balconies through sliding doors, one of them overlooking the pool area and its city views. The social areas of Casa El Pazo are spacious and independent with high vaulted ceilings and surrounded by large windows that provide natural ventilation and lots of light. These areas include the living room, formal dining room with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with large island and dining room, and TV room.The kitchen at Casa El Pazo offers a spacious area with wood beams in the ceiling. It revolves around a central counter, ideal for breakfast or informal meals for up to six people. Two doors connect to a beautiful BBQ area, boasting a stone wall and wood beams that support a transparent roof that lets natural light in. The L-shaped design extends to a balcony with panoramic views and that connects to the dining area. This room boasts high ceilings, brick detailing and plenty of natural light. It offers a more intimate and private space for formal occasions. One of Casa El Pazo's most distinguished areas is the heated swimming pool surrounded by peaceful garden views. Next to this area, a breathtaking terrace is a great spot to share and entertain with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams and a multi-level distribution. The dining area integrates to a brick-detailed bar and to a living room, opening to a balcony and to the pool.Back inside the home and before entering the private area of Casa El Pazo, a family TV room with wood floors offers an ideal private space.This area opens through two sets of glass sliding doors to a small terrace and a soothing fountain. Wood stairs guide up to private area where each of the three secondary bedrooms offers a walk-in closet, balcony and bathroom. They are ample, decorated with wallpapers and with wood floors. Casa El Pazo's master suite is framed by a delicate wood veneer and offers access to two balconies, one of them equipped with a romantic Jacuzzi with stone detailing and an open distribution. The master bathroom offers two sinks and an elegant ambience blending marble veneer with natural stone countertops.In addition, the house offers a very ample wine cellar that boasts wood ceilings, brick detailing and a tasting area equipped with a sink and a glassware cabinet. Guests will be able to experience Casa El Pazo at a full extent by staying in a guest bedroom that offers an independent entrance and a full bathroom.Casa El Pazo is located in Brasil de Mora, a tranquil area away from the bustling city but near enough to enjoy the top-quality services, restaurants and schools the areas of Santa Ana and Escazú offer.

Where architecture meets the elements.Perched above the popular beach of Playas del Coco, this award-winning residence—locally celebrated as “The Glass House”—is a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty and contemporary design in Costa Rica. Set on a dramatic hillside, this unique home is anchored into a massive rock formation, a defining feature of its architecture. For those seeking exceptional real estate in Playas del Coco, this residence truly stands out.Designed by a landscape architect, this luxury home embraces its natural surroundings. What could have been a design challenge—a towering rock face—was transformed into a stunning focal point. The rock was not removed; instead, it was integrated. Today, it supports key structural elements and flows naturally into the living space, seamlessly blurring the lines between modern architecture and nature. This unique design makes it a standout for luxury real estate in the area.Design Philosophy and LayoutFrom the beginning, the vision for this residence was clear: create a seamless dialogue between indoor living and the powerful natural elements outside. The result is a modernist masterpiece that feels at once open, light, and deeply rooted in its environment.Glass walls and sliding panels open to panoramic views of the bay on one side and a lush protected forest on the other, creating a visual corridor between ocean and jungle.Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns give the structure an airy, almost weightless presence, while also reinforcing the home’s relationship with the site.Organic integration: The home’s layout follows the natural contours of the land, with the monolithic rock formation visibly incorporated into multiple interior and exterior spaces.Textural continuity: Indoor and outdoor surfaces flow seamlessly through the use of consistent materials—polished concrete floors, natural stone, and custom wood finishes—that extend into open-air terr

Stunning contemporary mountainside home enveloped by nature. El Silencio Home in Dulce Nombre is a residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and environment. Set on a 2.6-acre property in Dulce Nombre de Tres Ríos, on the east side of Costa Rica's capital city of San José, the home blends into the surrounding landscape thanks to its contemporary style, materials, unconventional layout, and a design that prioritizes privacy and openness. It's a masterpiece by sought-after architect Rolando Barahona. The property enjoys easy access to shopping centers, bilingual schools, and entertainment centers in Tres Ríos and Curridabat.From the oversized front door, views open immediately to the main living area and the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the gardens. The living room opens entirely to the outdoors, anchored by an industrial-style fireplace and understated pendant lighting that allows natural light and the landscape to take center stage. The space is quiet in its expression—no element competes, but rather supports a sense of connection with the environment.Natural materials such as exposed concrete, wood, and stone are used throughout the home, paired with simple linear forms and a soft palette. Glass doors open into a separate dining room that also connects to the outdoors. The kitchen is spacious and comfortable, with wood cabinetry and generous windows. A service corridor leads to the laundry room, maid’s quarters, and the garage, all on the same level for daily ease.To the left of the entry hall is the private wing of the house. A guest bathroom features a large window facing an internal garden, offering an immersive natural experience. There are two office spaces—one smaller, also with a garden view, and a larger one adjacent to the primary suite.The main bedroom sits three steps below the main floor, offering a wide-angle view of the gardens. It opens to a private terrace, and its en-suite bathroom continues the architectural language of light, natural materials, and connection to the outdoors. Features include a jacuzzi, sauna, open double shower, and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are arranged around a cozy family TV room.The 10,795 m² lot is fully integrated with the architectural concept, featuring mature vegetation and room for expansion. Adjacent lots are also available for purchase, making this a unique opportunity for those seeking even more space and privacy.Dulce Nombre de Tres Ríos is a hillside residential area just minutes from the urban center of Tres Ríos. Known for its fresh air, proximity to supermarkets like Automercado, and respected schools such as Franco Costarricense and Saint Clare, the area offers excellent connectivity to Cartago and San José—making it one of the most balanced residential zones in Costa Rica’s eastern Central Valley.